July 2004 Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program The Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program is a Vancouver Port Authority initiative to expand container-handling facilities at Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C. The Program will add a third berth to the existing Deltaport container terminal and develop a new three- berth container terminal known as Terminal 2. The Roberts Bank program is part of a broader initiative to expand container terminal capacity at the Port of Vancouver, and capture the significant increase in container volumes predicted over the next 20 years for the benefit of workers, companies and communities in the Lower Mainland and throughout B.C. Program Update Since our last newsletter in November 2003, the Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program team has focused on: ◆ meeting with interested parties ◆ furthering the development of the impact assessment studies ◆ selecting preferred sites for the Deltaport terminal expansion and Terminal 2 development ◆ defining the Deltaport terminal expansion project ◆ hosting public open houses in Delta (June 2004) Project Description for Deltaport Terminal Expansion The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) has now defined the Deltaport terminal expansion project which will add a third berth to the existing container terminal at Roberts Bank including: ◆ the development of 20 hectares of infill land for container storage ◆ dredging to accommodate marine traffic adjacent to the terminal ◆ a new tug moorage area ◆ on-site utilities, water and storm-water systems ◆ one new truck exit gate ◆ additional rail track on the causeway and adjacent to Roberts Bank within the existing BC Rail right-of-way ◆ three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes and other land- based equipment ◆ traffic management improvements on Highway 17 Pending regulatory approval, construction of the Deltaport terminal expansion would begin in early 2006, with operations to commence in mid–2008. The “Project Description for the Roberts Bank Container Expansion - Deltaport Third Berth Project, June 2004” can be viewed on our program website at: www.portvancouver.com/container_expansion A project description for Terminal 2 is currently being developed and will be available at a future date. Proposed Deltaport Expansion DELTAPORT WESTSHORE BC Ferries Terminal Terminal 2 Rail Study Area United States Canada Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion Proposed Terminal 2 Development ROBERTS BANK Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion Proposed Deltaport Expansion Proposed Terminal 2 Development Terminal 2 Rail Study Area Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion Terminal 2 Rail Study Area (not to scale) Container Expansion Program Roberts Bank
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July 2004
Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program
The Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program is aVancouver Port Authority initiative to expand
container-handling facilities at Roberts Bank in Delta,B.C. The Program will add a third berth to the existingDeltaport container terminal and develop a new three-
berth container terminal known as Terminal 2.
The Roberts Bank program is part of a broader initiativeto expand container terminal capacity at the Port ofVancouver, and capture the significant increase in
container volumes predicted over the next 20 years forthe benefit of workers, companies and communities in
the Lower Mainland and throughout B.C.
Program UpdateSince our last newsletter in November 2003, the RobertsBank Container Expansion Program team has focused on:
◆ meeting with interested parties ◆ furthering the development of the impact assessment
studies◆ selecting preferred sites for the Deltaport terminal
expansion and Terminal 2 development◆ defining the Deltaport terminal expansion project ◆ hosting public open houses in Delta (June 2004)
Project Description for DeltaportTerminal Expansion
The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) has now defined theDeltaport terminal expansion project which will add athird berth to the existing container terminal at RobertsBank including:
◆ the development of 20 hectares of infill land forcontainer storage
◆ dredging to accommodate marine traffic adjacent tothe terminal
◆ a new tug moorage area◆ on-site utilities, water and storm-water systems◆ one new truck exit gate◆ additional rail track on the causeway and adjacent to
Roberts Bank within the existing BC Rail right-of-way◆ three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes and other land-
based equipment◆ traffic management improvements on Highway 17
Pending regulatory approval, construction of theDeltaport terminal expansion would begin in early 2006,with operations to commence in mid–2008.
The “Project Description for the Roberts Bank ContainerExpansion - Deltaport Third Berth Project, June2004” can be viewed on our program website at:www.portvancouver.com/container_expansion
A project description for Terminal 2 is currently beingdeveloped and will be available at a future date.
ProposedDeltaport Expansion
DELTAPORT
WESTSHORE
BC Ferries Terminal
Terminal 2 RailStudy Area
United States
Canada
Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion
Proposed Terminal 2Development
ROBERTS BANK
Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion
Proposed Deltaport Expansion
Proposed Terminal 2 Development
Terminal 2 Rail Study Area
Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion
Terminal 2 RailStudy Area
(not to scale)
Container Expansion ProgramRoberts Bank
Over the past year, the VPA has continued to meet with alllevels of government, local First Nations, business,environmental and community organizations, as well asinterested individuals in the community. Input from thesemeetings has assisted in defining the scope of the impactassessment studies that are currently underway.
As part of our ongoing commitment to involve the localcommunity, public open houses were held in North andSouth Delta on June 15th and 16th. Approximately 230people attended these events to learn more about theprogram and ask questions. The public was provided anopportunity to comment on preferred sites forthe Deltaport terminal expansion and Terminal 2development. Support was noted for the preferred sites.
The primary focus of discussions related to road and railtraffic impacts of the proposed projects. The Port willcontinue to work with transportation authorities toidentify options for short and long-term local road andrail improvements.
Input was also received regarding potential communityimpacts, including noise and light, as well as impacts onfish, wildlife and eelgrass. These concerns will beaddressed through the environmental assessment process.
How to contact us and learn more
Program web site:www.portvancouver.com/container_expansionProgram Information Line: 604.665.9337E-mail: [email protected] Number: 604.665.9073
Mailing Address:Vancouver Port AuthorityContainer Development Group1900 Granville Square, 200 Granville StreetVancouver, B.C. V6C 2P9
Resource materials related to the Roberts Bank ContainerExpansion Program are available at the following librarylocations. Please check with the Reference Librarian toobtain the information.
Delta Pioneer Library4683 - 51st Street, Ladner
George Mackie Library8440 - 112th Street, Delta
South Delta Library1321A - 56th Street, Tsawwassen
Cloverdale Library5642 - 176A Street, Surrey
Strawberry Hill Library7399 - 122nd Street, Surrey
Langley Library20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley
How to Learn More About the Program
Contact the Port of Vancouver
to learn more about the
Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program
Public Consultation
The VPA is committed to consultation with First Nationswith traditional interests in the program area, including:Tsawwassen First Nation, Musqueam Indian Band, KatzieFirst Nation, Semiahmoo First Nation and Sto:lo Nation.
Over the past year, the Port has continued to meet withFirst Nations who have expressed an interest inthe program. Discussions have focused on definingconsultation programs that are responsive andappropriate to the participating First Nations. As well, theVPA has encouraged First Nations involvement in theimpact assessments pertaining to environment, culture,heritage and archaeology. The Port will continue to workwith interested First Nations in an effort to maximizeopportunities and mitigate concerns.
First Nations
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A working group has been established between the Corporationof Delta and the Vancouver Port Authority to discuss theRoberts Bank Container Expansion Program. The group
generally meets on a monthly basis and meeting minutes areavailable at www.portvancouver.com/container_expansion
The VPA will continue to meet with interested parties;provide regular program updates; hold public events;solicit public input and address project-related concerns.
In addition, formal public comment periods will beestablished by the government agencies involved in theenvironmental assessment review processes for theDeltaport terminal expansion and Terminal 2 projects.
Next Steps
Site Selection for Deltaport TerminalExpansion and Terminal 2 Development
Environmental Impact Assessment
Program Studies UpdateA comprehensive study program for the Deltaportterminal expansion and Terminal 2 projects is currentlyunderway. The study program includes:
◆ environmental studies, e.g. air quality, marineenvironment, terrestrial environment, waterfowl andcoastal seabirds, water and sediment quality
◆ socio-community studies, e.g. archaeological/heritage resources, noise, socio-economic impacts,transportation and traffic (road, rail and marine),and visual and lighting impacts
◆ technical studies, e.g. coastal geomorphology, windand waves, and seismic conditions
It is anticipated that the VPA will complete technical,environmental and social studies for the Deltaportterminal expansion this summer, and submit its ProjectApplication for government and public review in late fall2004. The impact assessment studies will continue forthe proposed Terminal 2 project and should be completedin 2005.
For more information on the status of theprogram studies, please visit our website at:www.portvancouver.com/container_expansion
Addressing Road and RailRoad TransportationThe VPA continues to work with the Gateway Program,the Corporation of Delta, the BC Ministry ofTransportation, Transport Canada and TransLink toinvestigate options for short-term and long-term localroad improvements in the area. This collective approachto transportation management will address regionaltraffic issues, including the impacts of the Deltaportterminal expansion.
By 2012, when Deltaport is at full operational capacity,truck traffic is expected to increase from 1800 trips perday (900 in and 900 out) to 2400 trips per day (1200 in and1200 out). Although the existing road infrastructure on theRoberts Bank causeway and along Deltaport Way issufficient to accommodate this additional traffic, the VPAcontinues to work with the Corporation of Delta, BCMinistry of Transportation and other transportationauthorities to identify potential improvements toHighway 17. Improvements currently under assessmentinclude signal operation enhancement at the LadnerTrunk Road/Highway 17 intersection and operationalchanges to improve HOV occupancy and traffic flow fromLadner Trunk Road to Highway 99.
More comprehensive road improvements will be requiredin the future to accommodate the proposed Terminal 2project, ferry traffic and other regional growth. TheGateway Program has proposed road improvementoptions that include the South Fraser Perimeter Roadfrom Highway 91 to the intersection of Highway 17 andDeltaport Way.
Rail TransportationThe VPA continues to work with BC Rail, CP Rail, CN Railand the municipalities of Delta, Surrey, Langley andLangley Township to ensure that additional rail traffic toand from Roberts Bank will not adversely affect localcommunities. At full capacity, the Deltaport terminalexpansion will result in an increase of three containertrains per day (to a total of 21 trains per day, including coaland container traffic). Approximately 23,000 feet ofadditional track along the Roberts Bank causeway, andalong BC Rail’s existing right-of-way east of Arthur Driveto 64th Street are required.
Additional rail infrastructure and potentialimprovements to road-rail crossings will be required toaccommodate the proposed Terminal 2 project. Furtherstudies will determine the scope of these requirements.
Selecting the preferred site for both the Deltaport terminalexpansion and Terminal 2 projects required theconsideration of multiple factors including environment,community and First Nations, engineering, project costsand operational considerations. Initially, the VPA had
Terminal 2preferred siteThe preferred Terminal2 site minimizes envi-ronmental impacts oncritical marine andwildlife habitat, such aseelgrass beds and shore-
bird feeding areas. It alsohas the least impact on the adjacent community andTsawwassen First Nation in terms of lighting, noise andaesthetics. It provides optimum marine vessel access forthe berthing of ships, minimal exposure to wind andwaves, and meets seismic requirements.
identified, within designated study areas, three potentialsite options for the Deltaport terminal expansion andfour options for Terminal 2. The preferred sites arepresented below.
Both the Deltaport terminal expansion and Terminal 2development will require provincial approval under theB.C. Environmental Assessment Act and federal approvalsfollowing a review under the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Act. The review processes will identifypotential environmental, economic, social, heritage andhealth impacts and define how these will beavoided or mitigated.
The Deltaport terminal expansionenvironmental review is currently at thepre-application stage of the process.The impact assessment studies areanticipated for completion thissummer, followed by submission ofthe Deltaport terminal expansionProject Application this fall.
Terminal 2 is also in the pre-application stage of the review process.The proposed Terminal 2 development’simpact assessment studies are underway.
Upon completion, these studies will form the basis for theProject Application for the Terminal 2 development, to besubmitted next year.
Opportunities for public input on the Deltaport terminalexpansion and the Terminal 2 development will continue,
both before and after the filing of theProject Applications.
In addition, the EAO continues to workwith the Biophysical Technical
Working Group and Socio-economic/Community WorkingGroup with representation fromfederal, provincial, and localgovernments and First Nations.Working group meeting minutes canbe found on the EAO’s website at:
www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
Regulatory Review Processes
Deltaport preferred site
Terminal 2 preferred site
Deltaportpreferred siteThe land area forthe Deltaport termi-nal expansion hasbeen designed tominimize impacts oneelgrass and other
key habitat features. The‘U-shaped design’ will both preserve and createhabitat for waterfowl and coastal seabirds,Dungeness crab, fish and other marine species.Compensation for marine habitat affected by theDeltaport terminal expansion will be proposed aspart of the Environmental Project Application.
Deltaport preferred site
Site Selection for Deltaport TerminalExpansion and Terminal 2 Development
Environmental Impact Assessment
Program Studies UpdateA comprehensive study program for the Deltaportterminal expansion and Terminal 2 projects is currentlyunderway. The study program includes:
◆ environmental studies, e.g. air quality, marineenvironment, terrestrial environment, waterfowl andcoastal seabirds, water and sediment quality
◆ socio-community studies, e.g. archaeological/heritage resources, noise, socio-economic impacts,transportation and traffic (road, rail and marine),and visual and lighting impacts
◆ technical studies, e.g. coastal geomorphology, windand waves, and seismic conditions
It is anticipated that the VPA will complete technical,environmental and social studies for the Deltaportterminal expansion this summer, and submit its ProjectApplication for government and public review in late fall2004. The impact assessment studies will continue forthe proposed Terminal 2 project and should be completedin 2005.
For more information on the status of theprogram studies, please visit our website at:www.portvancouver.com/container_expansion
Addressing Road and RailRoad TransportationThe VPA continues to work with the Gateway Program,the Corporation of Delta, the BC Ministry ofTransportation, Transport Canada and TransLink toinvestigate options for short-term and long-term localroad improvements in the area. This collective approachto transportation management will address regionaltraffic issues, including the impacts of the Deltaportterminal expansion.
By 2012, when Deltaport is at full operational capacity,truck traffic is expected to increase from 1800 trips perday (900 in and 900 out) to 2400 trips per day (1200 in and1200 out). Although the existing road infrastructure on theRoberts Bank causeway and along Deltaport Way issufficient to accommodate this additional traffic, the VPAcontinues to work with the Corporation of Delta, BCMinistry of Transportation and other transportationauthorities to identify potential improvements toHighway 17. Improvements currently under assessmentinclude signal operation enhancement at the LadnerTrunk Road/Highway 17 intersection and operationalchanges to improve HOV occupancy and traffic flow fromLadner Trunk Road to Highway 99.
More comprehensive road improvements will be requiredin the future to accommodate the proposed Terminal 2project, ferry traffic and other regional growth. TheGateway Program has proposed road improvementoptions that include the South Fraser Perimeter Roadfrom Highway 91 to the intersection of Highway 17 andDeltaport Way.
Rail TransportationThe VPA continues to work with BC Rail, CP Rail, CN Railand the municipalities of Delta, Surrey, Langley andLangley Township to ensure that additional rail traffic toand from Roberts Bank will not adversely affect localcommunities. At full capacity, the Deltaport terminalexpansion will result in an increase of three containertrains per day (to a total of 21 trains per day, including coaland container traffic). Approximately 23,000 feet ofadditional track along the Roberts Bank causeway, andalong BC Rail’s existing right-of-way east of Arthur Driveto 64th Street are required.
Additional rail infrastructure and potentialimprovements to road-rail crossings will be required toaccommodate the proposed Terminal 2 project. Furtherstudies will determine the scope of these requirements.
Selecting the preferred site for both the Deltaport terminalexpansion and Terminal 2 projects required theconsideration of multiple factors including environment,community and First Nations, engineering, project costsand operational considerations. Initially, the VPA had
Terminal 2preferred siteThe preferred Terminal2 site minimizes envi-ronmental impacts oncritical marine andwildlife habitat, such aseelgrass beds and shore-
bird feeding areas. It alsohas the least impact on the adjacent community andTsawwassen First Nation in terms of lighting, noise andaesthetics. It provides optimum marine vessel access forthe berthing of ships, minimal exposure to wind andwaves, and meets seismic requirements.
identified, within designated study areas, three potentialsite options for the Deltaport terminal expansion andfour options for Terminal 2. The preferred sites arepresented below.
Both the Deltaport terminal expansion and Terminal 2development will require provincial approval under theB.C. Environmental Assessment Act and federal approvalsfollowing a review under the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Act. The review processes will identifypotential environmental, economic, social, heritage andhealth impacts and define how these will beavoided or mitigated.
The Deltaport terminal expansionenvironmental review is currently at thepre-application stage of the process.The impact assessment studies areanticipated for completion thissummer, followed by submission ofthe Deltaport terminal expansionProject Application this fall.
Terminal 2 is also in the pre-application stage of the review process.The proposed Terminal 2 development’simpact assessment studies are underway.
Upon completion, these studies will form the basis for theProject Application for the Terminal 2 development, to besubmitted next year.
Opportunities for public input on the Deltaport terminalexpansion and the Terminal 2 development will continue,
both before and after the filing of theProject Applications.
In addition, the EAO continues to workwith the Biophysical Technical
Working Group and Socio-economic/Community WorkingGroup with representation fromfederal, provincial, and localgovernments and First Nations.Working group meeting minutes canbe found on the EAO’s website at:
www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
Regulatory Review Processes
Deltaport preferred site
Terminal 2 preferred site
Deltaportpreferred siteThe land area forthe Deltaport termi-nal expansion hasbeen designed tominimize impacts oneelgrass and other
key habitat features. The‘U-shaped design’ will both preserve and createhabitat for waterfowl and coastal seabirds,Dungeness crab, fish and other marine species.Compensation for marine habitat affected by theDeltaport terminal expansion will be proposed aspart of the Environmental Project Application.
Deltaport preferred site
July 2004
Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program
The Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program is aVancouver Port Authority initiative to expand
container-handling facilities at Roberts Bank in Delta,B.C. The Program will add a third berth to the existingDeltaport container terminal and develop a new three-
berth container terminal known as Terminal 2.
The Roberts Bank program is part of a broader initiativeto expand container terminal capacity at the Port ofVancouver, and capture the significant increase in
container volumes predicted over the next 20 years forthe benefit of workers, companies and communities in
the Lower Mainland and throughout B.C.
Program UpdateSince our last newsletter in November 2003, the RobertsBank Container Expansion Program team has focused on:
◆ meeting with interested parties ◆ furthering the development of the impact assessment
studies◆ selecting preferred sites for the Deltaport terminal
expansion and Terminal 2 development◆ defining the Deltaport terminal expansion project ◆ hosting public open houses in Delta (June 2004)
Project Description for DeltaportTerminal Expansion
The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) has now defined theDeltaport terminal expansion project which will add athird berth to the existing container terminal at RobertsBank including:
◆ the development of 20 hectares of infill land forcontainer storage
◆ dredging to accommodate marine traffic adjacent tothe terminal
◆ a new tug moorage area◆ on-site utilities, water and storm-water systems◆ one new truck exit gate◆ additional rail track on the causeway and adjacent to
Roberts Bank within the existing BC Rail right-of-way◆ three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes and other land-
based equipment◆ traffic management improvements on Highway 17
Pending regulatory approval, construction of theDeltaport terminal expansion would begin in early 2006,with operations to commence in mid–2008.
The “Project Description for the Roberts Bank ContainerExpansion - Deltaport Third Berth Project, June2004” can be viewed on our program website at:www.portvancouver.com/container_expansion
A project description for Terminal 2 is currently beingdeveloped and will be available at a future date.
ProposedDeltaport Expansion
DELTAPORT
WESTSHORE
BC Ferries Terminal
Terminal 2 RailStudy Area
United States
Canada
Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion
Proposed Terminal 2Development
ROBERTS BANK
Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion
Proposed Deltaport Expansion
Proposed Terminal 2 Development
Terminal 2 Rail Study Area
Proposed Deltaport Rail Expansion
Terminal 2 RailStudy Area
(not to scale)
Container Expansion ProgramRoberts Bank
Over the past year, the VPA has continued to meet with alllevels of government, local First Nations, business,environmental and community organizations, as well asinterested individuals in the community. Input from thesemeetings has assisted in defining the scope of the impactassessment studies that are currently underway.
As part of our ongoing commitment to involve the localcommunity, public open houses were held in North andSouth Delta on June 15th and 16th. Approximately 230people attended these events to learn more about theprogram and ask questions. The public was provided anopportunity to comment on preferred sites forthe Deltaport terminal expansion and Terminal 2development. Support was noted for the preferred sites.
The primary focus of discussions related to road and railtraffic impacts of the proposed projects. The Port willcontinue to work with transportation authorities toidentify options for short and long-term local road andrail improvements.
Input was also received regarding potential communityimpacts, including noise and light, as well as impacts onfish, wildlife and eelgrass. These concerns will beaddressed through the environmental assessment process.
How to contact us and learn more
Program web site:www.portvancouver.com/container_expansionProgram Information Line: 604.665.9337E-mail: [email protected] Number: 604.665.9073
Mailing Address:Vancouver Port AuthorityContainer Development Group1900 Granville Square, 200 Granville StreetVancouver, B.C. V6C 2P9
Resource materials related to the Roberts Bank ContainerExpansion Program are available at the following librarylocations. Please check with the Reference Librarian toobtain the information.
Delta Pioneer Library4683 - 51st Street, Ladner
George Mackie Library8440 - 112th Street, Delta
South Delta Library1321A - 56th Street, Tsawwassen
Cloverdale Library5642 - 176A Street, Surrey
Strawberry Hill Library7399 - 122nd Street, Surrey
Langley Library20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley
How to Learn More About the Program
Contact the Port of Vancouver
to learn more about the
Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program
Public Consultation
The VPA is committed to consultation with First Nationswith traditional interests in the program area, including:Tsawwassen First Nation, Musqueam Indian Band, KatzieFirst Nation, Semiahmoo First Nation and Sto:lo Nation.
Over the past year, the Port has continued to meet withFirst Nations who have expressed an interest inthe program. Discussions have focused on definingconsultation programs that are responsive andappropriate to the participating First Nations. As well, theVPA has encouraged First Nations involvement in theimpact assessments pertaining to environment, culture,heritage and archaeology. The Port will continue to workwith interested First Nations in an effort to maximizeopportunities and mitigate concerns.
First Nations
Printed using vegetable-based inks on Save-A-Tree® Uncoated recycled paper,which contains 100% post-consumer fibre.
A working group has been established between the Corporationof Delta and the Vancouver Port Authority to discuss theRoberts Bank Container Expansion Program. The group
generally meets on a monthly basis and meeting minutes areavailable at www.portvancouver.com/container_expansion
The VPA will continue to meet with interested parties;provide regular program updates; hold public events;solicit public input and address project-related concerns.
In addition, formal public comment periods will beestablished by the government agencies involved in theenvironmental assessment review processes for theDeltaport terminal expansion and Terminal 2 projects.
